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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.76, 262.32 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.76, 262.32 and 190.98 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.76 : 262.32 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.76/262.32 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.76x = 262.32 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.76x = 50,097.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,097.87/191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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